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 Why So Tight? A minor rant.
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Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 246
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Is it really necessary to fasten screws down so that they feel like they're welded in? I'm working on door latch problems and need to adjust the striker plate in the door frame that's held on with 4 screws. Easy job, right? Not so fast.
The slots in the screw are 1/8" wide and very shallow, and kind of chewed up from someone who worked on them before. I soaked them as much as possible though I don't think much of the penetrant got to the threads. Using the biggest screwdriver I have, 18" long with a 3/8" square shaft, I put my vice grips on for added leverage and tried to loosen the screws. I can watch the shaft start to twist before I can't hold it in the groove any longer. It wasn't necessary to make them so tight and turns a straightforward 1 minute job into a small project. A little dab of anti-seize would have worked wonders.
Here's my promise to the next guy who owns my truck: anything I've taken off and put back on will be able to be taken off again without getting your blood pressure up, mangling the fasteners or causing bad language. You're welcome.
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Joined: Mar 2002
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Mine kept coming loose so I used some blue Loctite. That solved the problem.
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Joined: Feb 2013
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So, if we had added your problem to mine and divided by 2 neither one of us would have had a problem?
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Joined: May 2016
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1949 gmc 1-ton
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Joined: Jul 2019
Posts: 355
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I had to make my own steel threaded plates to slide into the pillar because mine were missing on one side. The other one i had robbed from another truck and i had to cherry it up with a torch to get them to move.
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 Re: Why So Tight? A minor rant.
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Joined: Aug 2019
Posts: 217
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While we're ranting... I'd like to curse at slotted head screws in general. I can forgive Chevy for the clutch heads... they wouldn't be so bad if those screwdrivers actually existed.
Slotted heads though... anything but those! Fortunately not found too often on my chevy. Some things are really bad: like outlet covers and especially firearms who's screws are always slotted. Terrible!
Last edited by Ott3r; Fri Jun 12 2020 09:12 PM.
'59 Chevy Suburban, NAPCO
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Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 9,308
Grease Monkey, Moderator General Truck Talk & Greasy Spoon
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Ott3r, clutch head drivers and clutch head bits are available at most any tool store. NAPA has quality drivers.
Martin '62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress) '47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project) ā65 Chevy Biscayne 4dr 230 I-6 one owner (Iām #2) ā39 Dodge Businessmans Coupe USAF 1965-69 Weather Observation Tech (got paid to look at the clouds)
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Joined: Jan 2002
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Ott3r, clutch head drivers and clutch head bits are available at most any tool store. NAPA has quality drivers. Agree 100%. Clutch head drivers are pretty much available.
Craig's '50 Chevy 3100 5 window My truck If I'm not working on my truck or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
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Joined: Jan 2017
Posts: 135
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Mine kept coming loose so I used some blue Loctite. That solved the problem. Hence the reason most are so tight. I do agree the sloted screws can be a royal PITA. Your best chance is to find a screw driver that is as wide as the slot and the tip of which is in perfect condition, or better yet a good quality impact driver and a heavy hammer.
38 Chevy 1/2 ton being resto-moded 65 AC Cobra replica USAF vet
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Joined: Jan 2020
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On my guns I ONLY use case hardened gun screwdrivers. Good gunsmith screw driver set cost about $110 for six. Never use anything else, gun screws are very hard. To get difficult screws or bolts off our Stovebolts always apply Kroil Oil or Blaster and let set for a day. Use a hammer impact screwdriver with a Brass hammer. It will come off. Patience, patience. justhoseround and Eureka jim have the right attitude .Doc
Last edited by Doc.Hall; Sat Jun 13 2020 04:07 AM. Reason: additional info
Currently making 1954 3100 better than new
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